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Kodaikanal

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Area · — km²
Population · 70,131
Pincode ·
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18
Villages
15
Gram Panchayats
70,131
Population
18,865
Households
66.0%
Literacy
981
Sex ratio
About the mandal

Kodaikanal — mandal of Dindigul

Kodaikanal mandal is located in Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu, comprising 18 revenue villages and 15 gram panchayats. According to Census 2011, the mandal had a population of 70,131 across 18,865 households, with a literacy rate of 66% and sex ratio of 981. Of 40,827 workers, 7,583 were cultivators and 22,035 agricultural labourers. JJM tap water coverage reached 77.3%, with notable villages including Vilpatti, Mannavanur, and Kookkal.

Represented by
Lok Sabha
Vidhan Sabha
Then & Now

Kodaikanal mandal — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
70,131
Census 2011 baseline
+14.7%
Population · 2026
80,468
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
18,865
Census 2011 baseline
+11.3%
Households · 2026
21,005
RGI / state CAGR projection
2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.
Census 2011 · Mandal aggregates · 18 villages

Kodaikanal mandal by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
35,394Census 2011
Female population
34,737Census 2011
Sex ratio
981 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
18,865Census 2011
SC population
14,387Census 2011
ST population
3,006Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
80,468+14.7%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
21,005RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
40,827Census 2011
Cultivators
7,583Census 2011
Agri labourers
22,035Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
77.3%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
6,35,748 / 9,57,82566% complete
SBM-G toilets
5,23,089Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Kodaikanal mandal

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this mandal

60 places mapped
Coverage
6 of 18 villages have notable places mapped · 33%
  • Temple· 43
  • Hospital· 7
  • School· 6
  • High school· 2
  • Restaurant· 1
  • Church· 1

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Kodaikanal mandal.

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All 18 villages of Kodaikanal

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Quick answers

People often ask about Kodaikanal

How many villages are in Kodaikanal mandal?

Kodaikanal mandal has 18 revenue villages spread across 15 gram panchayats in Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu.

Where is the mandal headquarters of Kodaikanal?

The mandal headquarters of Kodaikanal is located at —.

What is the pincode of Kodaikanal mandal?

Kodaikanal mandal HQ uses pincode —. Individual villages may have their own pincodes — check the village page.

Which constituency does Kodaikanal fall under?

Kodaikanal mandal is part of — (Lok Sabha) and — (Vidhan Sabha).

What is the population of Kodaikanal mandal?

Kodaikanal mandal had a population of 70,131 per the 2011 Census, across 18 villages.

What is the police station for Kodaikanal mandal?

Kodaikanal mandal is served by Police station.

Which rivers flow through Kodaikanal mandal?

Major rivers in Kodaikanal mandal: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

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